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  1. I guess it is the decals bubbling up. Is it normal for decals to not have an edge like a sticker or tape? Because it looked like it was on smooth and flush. If I have to scrape off the decals, I'm ok with that. Not too worried about keeping them on. How do you remove the rod finish/ coating and keep the paint on? Scrape it?
  2. On one of my rods, there is what appears to be a coating that is separating from the blank. I'm not sure if it is a clear coat or what else it is. If I push or move the "bubbles", it spreads and worsen, causing more separation. On the positive note, the paint is still intact, so it is a separation between the outer layer coat and the paint. I know the issue is purely cosmetic, but i rather have this fixed. My first idea is to scrape it all off and appy new finish or coating. But what finish or clear coat should I use? What other ways can this issue be fixed?
  3. I plan for both tip and guide to be size 6.
  4. I need a tip for 2 freshwater baitcasting rods. They will be upgraded to Fuji alconite guides in LN and L frames. I've looked on Get Bit Outdoors website and they have a LG tip top available in alconite. But in the picture, the ring looks to sit a bit high. I'm concerned that there will be a height offset in the guide layout and it will sit higher than the running L frame guides. Is the picture reliable? Will this LG tip line up with the other guides smoothly? I plan to get the guides and supplies from this site and hope to get the tip from the same place.
  5. I've decided to go with alconite guides instead. The aluminum oxide guides will go to a cheaper rod for guide upgrade. I found a catalog online of Fuji's general products. One page decodes their guides that others will find useful. I found another image that may be older and am unsure of its accuracy.
  6. I would use 2 syringes. 1 for hardener, the other for resin. Keep them separate and be cautious to not get them mixed up.
  7. Isn't Fuji known for quality guides? Also, has anyone experienced any improved performance using other ring materials compared to aluminum oxide guides?
  8. What do the codes for Fuji guides means? Like BCLNOG107 or BCLSVOG306. If I were to order more guides, I would like to make sure I get the right ones.
  9. It is epoxy for finishing thread wraps. How long is the working time for ProKote and flex coat? I don't have a motorized rod turner. So I would like to get an idea of how doable if I used either brand and turn the rod by hand.
  10. What epoxy do you use for rod building? I'm looking for something that can be used for freshwater rods. Ideally, an epoxy that is fairly priced since the stuff I'm working on are not high end stuff.
  11. I am trying to do some maintenance on some baitcaster reels. One is getting noisy when reeling. I took out the bearings and the shields, sprayed and soaked a bit in brake parts cleaner. The result was not better- it is noisier and does not spin as smooth as before and with some grinding. There is also no plastics in the bearings, everything is steel. So any plastics getting damaged is not possible. What other solvents would you use, maybe naphtha or acetone as many have suggested?
  12. If the guides need to be relocated, how do I remove the guides cleanly? Without damaging the paint and the blank?
  13. Also, there was supposed to be a screenshot of the PDF that didn't post in the thread. This was all I could find outside of the Fuji k guide concept.
  14. The rod i plan to rebuild has only have 4 guides and tip. IMO it does not look right and I would think there would be a lot of line slap on the rod. So I think changing the guide layout may be justified. Unless anyone think otherwise, Im open to ideas.
  15. I have been putting some time in researching a efficient rod guide system. Specifically, the guide spacing. Everywhere I've looked seems to be based on the Fuji k guide system. Which would means using specific k guide components from Fuji. I am planning to rebuild a 6 foot spinning rod (and maybe another rod in 5 1/2 foot) for freshwater and already have the guides. Although they are not from Fuji. What I want to know is how to install the guides with the appropriate spacings. I did find only one website with a PDF listing guide spacing based on rod type and length. Is this a good place to start, and are the spacings listed acceptable?
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